There are still some in Listuguj who were arrested when the Quebec Provincial Police raided the community in 1981. Rene Martin was one. You can see the police pulling his hair in the opening of Alanis Obomsawin’s film, “Incident at Restigouche.” Rene Martin and his partner Joyce Metallic — now of 43 years – were […]
Even though weather prevented people from marching this year, Migwite’tm’nej still brought people together to remember the 1981 raids. “Today is a very sad and special day for our community,” said Madelien Germain, from the stage in the Bingo Hall. “Some of the men that were brutally abused, beaten … Some women were also abused, […]
The first Per Capita Distribution (PCD) funds for the settlement agreement went out on Friday, June 19. Approximately 1,100 people received $14,951.41. Registered band members as of May 29,2015 have five years to apply. Minors have five years to apply following their 18th birthday. Payments are expected to be going out for the next 23 […]
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Formerly titled the Nujignua'tegeg - The Wi'gatign is a multi media community newsletter for Listuguj First Nation.
Find our printed issues within the community. We print once a month.